Presidency University (through PUMDET)
The MSc in Applied Economics program at Presidency University is a highly regarded postgraduate degree designed to equip students with a strong foundation in economics. With an emphasis on practical applications, this program offers in-depth knowledge in areas such as microeconomics, mathematical economics, statistics, and econometrics.
Admission Procedure for MSc in Applied Economics
The admission procedure involves both an entrance exam (PUMDET under WBJEE) and a counselling session.
Presidency MSc in Applied Economics Past Year Papers
Eligibility Criteria for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
Eligibility criteria for application
a) Candidates must have passed the Graduation with Honours/Major in relevant subject, as listed, from any recognized University/Institute in India.
b) There is no upper or lower age limit.
Eligibility criteria for admission in OPEN quota (Non-PU quota) seats through PUMDET2024
a) The candidate must have passed (not before 2023) or appeared in B.A.(Hons/Major)/B.Sc. (Hons/Major) examination in 2024 from any recognized University.
b) Candidates, who have appeared for their B.A. (Hons/Major)/B.Sc. (Hons/Major) examination and have their final results at the time of counseling will have to mandatorily produce all original mark sheets/grade cards of all semester/annual examinations passed at the Bachelor’s level. Such candidates must fulfill the academic eligibility norms for their applied courses tabled below for admission.
c) Candidates, who have appeared for their final B.A. (Hons/Major)/B.Sc. (Hons/Major) examination, but do not have their final results at the time of counseling, will be given provisional admission, on the basis of production of their mark sheets/grade cards of all previous semester/annual examinations at their Bachelor’s level.
However, they must submit their final mark sheet within 3 weeks from the date of their provisional admission, demonstrating that they fulfill the minimum conditions of eligibility tabled below, failing which their admission will stand canceled.
d) Therefore, the candidate must secure the minimum required percentage of marks/CGPA in Hons/Major subject as per the following table in his/her B.A. (Hons/Major)/B.Sc (Hons/Major) examination for final and confirmed admission.
Applied Eco | General | SC/ST | OBC | PWD |
| 55 percent/6.0 | 41.25/4.50 | 49.5 percent/5.40 | 52.25 percent/5.70 |
No. of Seats for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
The program has a total of 18 seats available.
Fees for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
The annual tuition fee for the program is 3840 INR.
Entrance Exam Syllabus for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
The syllabus for the Entrance Exam of MSc in Applied Economics at Presidency University through PUMDET includes the following topics:
Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics, Econometrics
These topics are based on the Undergraduate Economics (Major/Honours) courses at Presidency University or their equivalents at any recognized Indian University.
Entrance Paper Pattern for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
In every paper, all questions will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type, with four options against each of the questions. There will 50 (fifty) questions in each paper with full marks 100 and time allotted will be 90 minutes.
Entrance Exam Marking Scheme for MSc in Applied Economics in Presidency
The marking scheme for PUMDET (Presidency University Master’s Degree Entrance Test) is as follows:
a) All questions will have four answer options.
b) Only one option is correct.
c) A correct response will yield 2 (two) marks.
d) An incorrect response will result in a deduction of -1/2 (25% negative) marks.
e) For any combination of responses with more than one option, even if it contains the correct option, the answer will be treated as incorrect and will yield -1/2 (25% negative) marks.
f) Zero marks will be awarded for not attempting any question.
